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Can Riding Slower Than The Traffic Be Dangerous?

Great post. I was very nervous at first, but after riding into work and back a few times my confidence really started to build. And after my advanced

Beware of the reversing Hyundai!

What I like most about this post is that you took some responsibility for the incident. Too often riders seem to instantly blame the car driver when t

Another View On Road Safety - A Letter To The Gold Coast Sun

While I agree with some of his ideas, politicians aren't known for 'thinking outside the square'. And any politician trying to implement this system i

Spot The Motorcycle

What a great idea! I'm going to start that game with my daughter too.

Roundabouts - do they have magical powers?

I quite often see no indicating when exiting after going straight through. I was guilty of it myself for many years. I guess most people assume "I'm n

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Mar
27

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Unfortunately a 49 year old male lost his life after a motorcycle crash on Mount Samsonvale Road on the 25th March 2012. Initial reports are that the motorycle lost control and travelled into the path of another vehicle. Please everyone ride safely and remember that the Fatal 4 Speed, Drink Driving, Fatigue and Wearing of [...]

Mar
27

When Lane Spilitting Goes Wrong

This is a story from Brazil. The reaction from the driver is totally unjustified, however I would suggest the rider should not have kicked the car in the first place.
http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2012/03/26/violent-road-rage-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-video/

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Mar
15

Gold Coast City Council SMART Dates

Please be advised of the Gold Coast City Council SMART rider training dates for 2012. We encourage all riders regardless of experience to attend one of these days.
2012 dates

March 17 and 18
April 14 and 15, 21 and 22
May 19 and 20, 26 and 27
June 2 and 3, 23 and 24
July 7 and 8, 21 and [...]

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RIP to all the riders who paid the ultimate price for their passion. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to those they left behind. In years past the...
kevlan on Motorcycle Crashes (1)
In spite of all the good intentions of the researchers, the last paragraph of article says:...
lowflying on World-first study on cause of serious motorbike accidents (2)
You guys need to wear an Australia standard Helmet when ridding on motorcycle on road....
Monsterpro on World-first study on cause of serious motorbike accidents (2)

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Product Review: The Scala Rider G4

I've recently been testing the latest offering from Cardo Systems, the Scala Rider G4. The company has a reputation for producing quality products, so the chance to test the latest in wireless communications was one not to pass up.
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Review-Arlen Ness Kangaroo Skin Leather Suit

An Arlen Ness set of leathers can have you jumping out of your skin!! Read what bkr50 thinks about the leathers that Troy Bayliss chooses.
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Protect Your Ankles - Alpinestars SMX-R Boots

Davo takes a look at one of the areas of riding gear that a lot of people tend to overlook - what have you got on your feet? And in the process gives us his personal insights into the Alpinestars SMX-R boot.
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